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NASA's Roadkill Posse

Vultures get in the way of shuttle launch

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Four Fixes to a Safer Shuttle

These safety upgrades, and tons of cash, could get the space shuttle flying again.

The final report from the Columbia Accident Investigation Board is due this month, and NASA meanwhile is conducting its own review in preparation for a return to flight. Both are expected to point the finger at a chunk of foam insulation that struck the shuttle's wing during launch.

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